You Can Download Xenoblade Chronicles X Data Packs Now

Excited for Xenoblade Chronicles X? Want to have the possible experience but are worried about the load times? That’s understandable given how massive the game is. Luckily both Europe and North America will be to address these concerns by downloading the data packs from the Wii U eShop right now.

There are a total of four data packs, many over several gigabytes and will help alleviate the load times if installed onto the Wii U’s internal memory or a USB storage device. None of these data packs are required to play the game, nor do add any additional gameplay advantage to those who don’t install them other than the improved load times. Deleting them will also not change the overall tone of the game either.

Please do not confuse these data packs as the actual game or as a playable demo as they are designed to work with players who purchased the physical copy of the game. Those who purchased the digital version from the Wii U eShop will not see any improvement in the load times.

Basic High Speed Data Loading Pack – Impact: High

The Basic Data Pack installs frequently used data, such as terrain. It speeds up the load times in the city and in the field.

For the greatest impact on your experience, download this pack first.
* For greater load-time improvement, install this in conjunction with other data packs (esp. Player Data Pack)

Player High-Speed Data Loading Pack – Impact: Medium

The Player Data Pack installs the data for the character graphics and equipment. It speeds up the load times in the city and when you change equipment, especially in conjunction with the Basic Data Pack.

Recommended for players who like to complete lots of missions.

Enemy High-Speed Data Loading Pack – Impact: Medium

The Enemy Data Pack installs frequently used data in the field, such as enemy data. It speeds up load times in the field, especially in conjunction with the with the Basic Data Pack.

Recommended for players who like to complete lots of missions.

Skell High-Speed Data Loading Pack – Impact: Low

The Skell Data Pack installs the data for the skell graphics. It speeds up load times when loading skell data, especially in conjunction with the Basic Data Pack. It also speeds up load times in the city and field.

Recommended for players who and like to customize Skells.

Here is how big each of the Data Packs are according to the Wii U eShop: